TUCSON
INTERNATIONAL
JEWISH FILM
FESTIVAL
Tucson International
JANUARY 11–21 10 days • 20+ films
Jewish
Festival
TIJFF
2018 Film
SCREENING
SCHEDULE
Shira Brandenburg
Former Director of the Tucson International Jewish Film Festival
The Tucson International
Jewish Film Festival prides
itself on bringing 10 days
of exciting film to our
community. The 2018 festival
did not disappoint! Over 3,300
moviegoers attended 18 film
events, featuring 21 films from eight countries, in nine
languages (including a silent film produced by The J’s
summer camp).
It was an honor to be the world premiere for special
guest Isaac Artenstein’s documentary, CHALLAH
RISING IN THE DESERT: THE JEWS OF NEW
MEXICO (2017) and the Arizona premiere for Eran
Riklis’s spy thriller, SHELTER (2018). The audience
raved about BOMBSHELL: THE HEDY LAMARR
STORY (2017), which drew a sell-out crowd for the
mid-week event. There was an impromptu appearance
with dad, Erik, from the light-hearted LGBTQ film THE
GUYS NEXT DOOR (2016), who shared a powerful Q
& A following the screening. Celebrating “Bernstein at
100” with the Tucson Desert Song Festival opened up
a new avenue for our evolving arts program. Each film
brought something new and interesting to the docket,
and with each day the energy grew into something
extremely special.
There are an incredible amount of outlets involved in
coordinating this festival. A huge amount of gratitude
goes to the committee, a group of volunteers who
spend a year devoted to this project. Over 50 Tucson
JCC staff members play a role in this event, most of
whom are behind the scenes. All of this could not be
possible without the support of our sponsors, donors
and advertisers. I am humbled by the collective work it
takes to ensure a vibrant festival.
Thank you for an unforgettable TIJFF! We look forward
to seeing you in January 2019.